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Q: In a recent answer you were ok with BAM.A up to 10% of portfolio. Does that mean 10% of total stock holdings or 10% of all investable assets(including bonds , GIC’s). Are there any other Canadian stocks which you have similar conviction? Thx
Read Answer Asked by Chris on September 23, 2021
Q: In my non-registered account I have tried to build a diversified portfolio of "set-and-forget" dividend-paying stocks. I do not need the dividends currently, all are being DRIPped.
Recognizing that I'd be giving up some dividend return, what are your thoughts on replacing BEP in the portfolio with BAM?
I already own AQN in the renewables space, and ACO.X & FTS in the utilities space.
Thanks you for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Lotar on September 23, 2021
Q: I admit to a "home country" bias, but try to temper that somewhat by investing in Canadian companies that derive significant portions of their income from outside Canada (e.g. I own AQN, ACO and others).
In this context, which do you see as a better fit as a consumer staple holding -- Aritzia or Gildan?
Or is it even, or also, a consumer staple or consumer discretionary question -- everyone needs basic clothing (Gildan) but fashion (Aritzia) is more discretionary?
Read Answer Asked by Lotar on September 23, 2021
Q: For Telus International, why would current shareholders sell their 12M shares (in this case decent percentage of outstanding) and could this imply to the market lack of confidence? Also, in this instances, what price would they be sold at? Do you still see ATS Automation as a buy and why is Nuvei taking small hits everyday? Could this be that it went up quite fast after their earnings.. Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on September 23, 2021
Q: Hi Guys
I think I know the answer to this, but here goes, I own enb, ppl and ala, I have owned ala for a few years and recently have bought enb and ppl, I sold my ppl at a lose. I got lucky with ala as I averaged down when the stock took a beating, I am up on the stock, I sold some and bought enb. I was hoping that the ala would recover to its old highs and increase the dividend, since they cut it by over 50%, but that does not look like in the cards, I am thinking of selling the rest of it and buying more enb, what would you do?, I like the yield and enb and the fact they seem to keep raising their dividend.
Thanks and keep safe
Auftar
Read Answer Asked by auftar on September 23, 2021
Q: How best to play the labor shortage market present in Cad /USA. Head hunters may be a preferred option - your thoughts please
Read Answer Asked by Terence on September 23, 2021
Q: Greetings, I have about 12-15% of my portfolio in cash. I am hoping to utilize it on opportunities during a correction or downturn. Would it make sense to invest in a conservative ETF until such time? Any low risk recommendations , instead of just cash, HSA and GICs?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 23, 2021
Q: Casino stocks have taken a beating because of the fear of Chinese Government intervention and renewal of licenses in Macau. Do you think it safe to initiate a position in the above companies? ThNks
Read Answer Asked by Joanne on September 23, 2021
Q: Can you tell me how sensitive North American nat gas is to general economic conditions? It seems to me heating and cooking demand won't suffer, power generation shouldn't suffer too much unless it is for industry.
I guess I'm asking is there some safety in Tourmaline if we get a serious correction?
Read Answer Asked by Tim on September 23, 2021
Q: Hey Team,

I realize you have moved on from GUD, and I can understand, although I feel that you may have given up just before the value realization.

Am I reading their statements correctly in that they have over $5 per share on just current assets, and another $5 in long term assets?

This is on an arguably improving landscape for the company over the next 12 months?
Seems way too cheap to ignore, when fundamentals have turned positive, no?

Read Answer Asked by JAIME on September 23, 2021
Q: I saw some advice awhile back about converting Canadian dividend companies that are also listed on the US exchange to their US listing, so that the dividends would then be paid in USD. I think the idea was to avoid the conversion from USD to Canadian dollars for companies that earn much of their money in USD. I'm not sure if I saw that on 5i or somewhere else. Can you comment on this - is it a good idea and are there any exchange or tax considerations?
Read Answer Asked by Maria on September 23, 2021
Q: It appears that Mg is no longer one of your top favourites.It has a great run to reach $126 ATH in early June,2021,but since has declined to current $96.86.Is this a good entry point? Or U prefer one of U current favourites? Txs for u usual great services& views As a aside,I cannot find Acq in the Summary of accounts covered.It was on u previous list some time ago
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 23, 2021
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